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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2019
Here we go again for another month. As usual this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to, er, me sstevo19 for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash…
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Would You Complain - NHS
Hi, my friends mum recently died in hospital. During visits there he found they had her on the wrong levels of oxygen. A few times nearly gave her medication twice if he hadn't pointed out she had already had it. She had COPD. During her last week when he wasn't present the consultant apparently asked her did she want to…
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Underactive thyroid and issues with weight.
Before I was diagnosed as having an under active thyroid, I started putting on weight amongst other things associated with this thyroid problem. My first 2 month blood test came back normal recently after starting to take thyroid medication. So am remaining on the initial does. Has other suffers found ways to help lose…
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Sebaceous cyst removal-privately
Hi, I am looking to get a small sebaceous cyst removed privately. NHS is a no go this time round. I had one removed on the NHS 5 years ago. The NHS surgeon didn't remove all of the cyst the first time round and it grew back, and so he had a second go at it to get it all out. Say, after private surgery the cyst grows back.…
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NHS Healthcheck - poor take-up.
I keep hearing in the news about the NHS Health Check and the poor take-up of this service, however it says on the website to wait for a letter and that you should get one every 5 years. I'm 68 and I've never had such a letter, and nor has anyone I've spoken to. No wonder take up is poor. When asked for postcode for…
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Castor Oil
Has anyone had success with this on eye lashes and brows please? Also what else do you use it for
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Dental advice
Hi all My partner visited the NHS dentist 2 weeks ago. All was well but he was advised to have a hygienist appointment. He went 10 days ago. A couple of days later he felt unwell and we thought it was a cold. He found a lump on his jaw yesterday and went back to the dentist who spent 5 minutes looking and said he had 2…
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Low fragrance washing powder/liquid
I seem to find the fragrance of clothes after washing overpowering lately. It's just the scent, nothing else, and I don't think I'm allergic. Are they putting more fragrance in? I normally buy Formil from Lidl which is usually OK. However, today I notice the clothes are overpowering again. It might be because it's a…
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Private or NHS ENT treatment?
Hi Folks, Had fish bone issue in my throat and so frustrated with the NHS. No CT scan requested just 1 x-ray which does not shows the tiny fish bone and in depth mouth examination, just a basic spoon look-in. Had a nasal endoscopy done which painful carried out by a young trainee doctor without my consent and later the…
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Hair thinning?
Not sure where to put this. The last couple months I've noticed some light thinning of hair on my temples (more so one of them), and possibly light recession on the corners (hairline slightly more 'diagonal and deeper', possibly.... I actually have, and currently still do, i think, thick, full head of hair. I'm , in mid…
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Cholesterol check
I'm 51. I remember a check up at my docs a few years ago where my cholesterol was slightly raised but the gp didn't seem too concerned. A few years on from that I wonder what my levels are now. I have a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on that but I have read that home cholesterol kits aren't that accurate. Is there a…
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Medical negligence No Win No Fee - any experience?
Does anyone have experience to share (good or bad) with medical negligence claims? How did you find your solicitor and how satisfied were you with the outcome? What expenses did you have (insurance policy for instance at the behest of the solicitor)? Were you satisfied with the eventual settlement? Would you bother to do…
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Dentistry question-Cfast alignment/brace..
Just asking on behalf of someone else really as my gnashers are ok. Have YOU had a cfast brace fitted in the past and if so,what was your experience? Are ou pleased with the result? How long did it have to be fitted for and was there any level of discomfort or dare i say ,,pain? Comments most welcome from our resident…
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Where can I go for a health check?
This may seem an obvious question but I'm looking to get a check of my weight, body fat etc which I believe I can do without a visit to the doctors. I don't really want to go to the doctors as I don't think they will appreciate a visit without being ill. I'm sure there's a way I can do this by paying a small fee? Someone I…
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Free NHS Dental on Universal Credit
Hello I am just wondering if you could clarify if I am eligible to receive free NHS dental care, just wondering if the eligibility part hear a) you receive Universal Credit and either had no earnings or had net earnings of £435 or less in your last Universal Credit assessment period, means that my Universal Credit payment…
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Affordable summer clothes
Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post in. Apologies in advance. I'm looking to buy affordable but good-looking pieces of clothing for the summer months. Does anyone have any suggestions? All the best, H
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Hair mask similar to Kerastase?
Hi, I've tried a Kerastase hair mask that came on a gift set and liked it, but it's really expensive (£30 for 200ml). Does anyone know if there's a cheaper brand with similar results? My hair is fine and very frizzy, it looks horrible when dried unless I use a mask/conditioner or a leave in product. Thanks!
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Giving up smoking
It's 4.42am, I've been up since 3am. I decided yesterday that I wasn't smoking anymore. Had my last one about 3pm. I do have an e cig thing but struggling a bit with that if I'm honest. I smoke far to much, for far to many years and I keep getting chest infections. I need to stick around for my daughter. I am hoping others…
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Cholesterol Medication and side effects
One of the side effects of taking cholesterol medication is that you can develop diabetes. I have been prescribed Atorvastatin 20mg but i have stopped taking it after a few weeks because i dont want to develop side-effects. Has anyone else developed diabetes as a side-effect ?
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4 tooth bridge options
I had a 3 tooth bridge done on NHS nearly 28 years ago after a tooth broke and there was not enough left for a crown. The bridge is on the top right hand side from canine tooth going back. A couple of years ago I had problems with the back supporting tooth and it had to be removed so left me with 2 of the teeth which are…
